THEODORE WORES | Chinese Musicians

The following condition report has been provided by Simon Parkes, Simon Parkes Art Conservation, Inc. 502 East 74th St. New York, NY 212-734-3920, simonparkes@msn.com, an independent restorer who is not an employee of Sotheby's. This painting is in beautiful condition. The canvas is well stretched and has never been removed from its original stretcher. The paint layer is stable. There do not appear to be any retouches. Under ultraviolet light, one can see that the white tablecloth and white socks of the figures have been cleaned slightly more than the remainder of the picture. The work is freshly varnished, but it seems that the remainder of the picture is still dirty beneath this varnish. As the condition of the work is so good, further cleaning in these darker colors is not necessarily recommended.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.